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Border Tails Rescue

Dog shelter in Northbrook, IL

Border Tails Rescue is a licensed no-kill animal rescue and welfare organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of stray dogs across the world, with a unique focus on Mexico. Border Tails Rescue has a physical shelter facility with dogs on site for viewing everyday. Border Tails Rescue primarily works with rural shelters across the country, including but not limited to TX, AR, AL, LA, KY, IN, and MI on a regular basis as well as CACC, Chicago’s open intake shelter. BTR is Woman-founded by Harleigh Garcia, who was 20 years old at the time. The organization was founded in December of 2019 and Border Tails Rescue is registered with Illinois Secretary of State as a non profit organization. Border Tails Rescue operates entirely on donations and adoption fees.

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Address
2975 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
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2975 Milwaukee Ave

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Adoptable pets at Border Tails Rescue

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Stewart

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
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Rosanna

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
Northbrook, IL
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Kuno

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Northbrook, IL
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Midgey

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Northbrook, IL
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Wacky Wednesday

Whippet/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Northbrook, IL
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Lauren

Mastiff

Female, 8 mos
Northbrook, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicagoland Area

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/new-page-5

Adoption application

https://www.bordertailsrescue.org/adoption-application-for-dogs

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Domestic Shorthair

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